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Posted by zenhussy on July 3, 2003, at 17:00:03
Racer,
I've read your posts for years and since your name hasn't been around for a while I had hoped you were doing better.
I'm so damn sorry you're in the state you're in right now. I know you know all the links to the samaritans and the other 'read this before you do anything' sites. I'm sure there isn't much more I can add to their wisdom.
As one who has been in the black suicidal pit more times than I would care to admit I can only offer up the knowledge that many do get through these hellish times. I don't know how but many of us do. I hope you continue on with us. You have been missed from the board.
I'm lighting a candle for you tonight honey. Peace.
A stranger far away who cares about another who is in so much pain,
zenhussy
Posted by mair on July 3, 2003, at 21:39:27
In reply to Urgent for Racer over on PB2000!!!, posted by zenhussy on July 3, 2003, at 17:00:03
Racer
I,too, have been following your posts for years, although you've been more absent than present for awhile.
It is hard to know what to say, I guess because those of us who have been where you are, know how inadequate words are and how hollow messages of hope sound. I think you need to try to grab onto memories of times when you didn't feel so much despair. I sort of operate on the theory that if I felt good in the past, I can maybe feel good again - depressive feelings are so insidious because they rarely persist, but generally seem so permanent.
i know things seem overwelming and you don't think you have the energy to work yourself out of this state. Lots of us have felt that way, but sometimes things do change - with us or with our circumstances, and what seems like so much effort, just sort of evolves.
Please do hold on.
Mair
Posted by zenhussy on July 3, 2003, at 22:09:48
In reply to Urgent for Racer over on PB2000!!!, posted by zenhussy on July 3, 2003, at 17:00:03
and dearest Racer,
my candle is burning brightly for you tonight. I'm holding thoughts of you in my heart (which Shar has just reminded me is *not* a posion pit) and wishing I had more than just simple words to type out to make a difference.
with great admiration for all the wisdom, honesty and insight you've brought to the boards over the years.
I'm with Greg on this one: I don't have answers. It's a question that's always baffled me, and all I've ever been able to do is ride it out. I'm not a religious person, but I'm praying for you, with all my heart and soul. And selfishly, I don't want you to go.
I'm selfish too and would like to see you make it through this so that you can get to the good parts again. Wish I could say when those times will be but alas I'm not omniscient--damn, eh?
My candle will go all night for you. Hold tight dear.
zenhussy
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